In the Ixalaria Continent, several countries thrived alongside independent cities managed by Academies, Sects, Clans, and Guilds. Among these, one name stood out—a name that echoed through the halls of power and ambition. It was the Starfire Academy, one of the top three academies in the North. Though not as dominant as the Bank of Atlantis, the Federation, or the Overlords of the North, the academy was a formidable force, having produced countless immortal practitioners. Every aspiring mage or scholar dreamed of joining its ranks, drawn by the promise of knowledge and prestige.
Inside the hallowed halls of the Starfire Academy, an urgent meeting was underway. A council of the most influential figures convened, each representing the essence of the academy's power.
"These are the lists of colleges that we intend to ban permanently," a treeman said, his voice deep and resonant as he passed a scroll to the figure seated at the head of the table.
